Innovative Safety Solutions
The mining industry plays a critical role in driving global economic growth by providing essential raw materials, and is key to the net-zero transition extracting the critical minerals essential to green tech like batteries and renewable energy.
In Australia, in 2022-23 the industry employed over 289,000 highly skilled workers.
Keeping our People safe is a core value at MacKellar, and we are proud to be continuously improving and innovating on safety by investing in key emerging technologies.
The importance of safety in mining projects
With a growing focus on implementing safety enhancements, it's critical to employ the latest technologies and strategies to improve safety in the mining industry.
Let's explore a few of MacKellar’s safety innovations.
Real-Time Monitoring and Predictive Analytics: Utilising analysis tools for Bund Monitoring from Manabotix to proactively identify bund compliance, helps our staff at Jellinbah understand hazards and prevent accidents.
Drones for Inspections and Mapping: Using aerial data collection from drones, increases our ability to monitor sites and equipment, enhancing safety for our workers at multiple sites. Watch our video about drone services at the bottom of this page.
Elimination of Live Work Technology: Implementing SafeGauge’s automatic pressure testing tools at Middlemount and Carmichael streamlines MacKellar’s measurement processes across our fleet, taking our staff out of the “line of fire”.
By adopting these cutting-edge solutions, MacKellar has enhanced safety measures and created a more secure working environment for our employees.
Project Safety and Mining Services Solutions
In addition to technological advancements, project solutions play a significant role in enhancing safety in MacKellar Group mining projects. These solutions primarily focus on optimising resources and processes to reduce risks and improve efficiency. They include risk assessments and safety audits, training and education programs, collaborations and communication.
Continuous education is key to maintaining a safe work environment and we offer structured upskilling programs including training from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
Collaboration and effective communication are also key to enhancing safety standards in mining projects. Especially communication between MacKellar as the service provider, and our clients.
We hold regular safety meetings on site, to provide safety alerts and open lines of communication to enable identification of potential risks and improvement of safety protocols throughout the business.
Safety is a top priority in the mining industry, and companies like MacKellar are continuously exploring new and innovative solutions to improve safety in their operations. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies and implementing project solutions help mitigate risks, creating a safer working environment for employees.
By prioritising safety, MacKellar continues to support the mining industry and the communities we operate in, contributing to the Australian national economy and the global economy.